Certified Civil Defense Paralegal – Litigation Specialist

Adams | Coogler; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Adams | Coogler seeks a Civil Litigation Defense Certified Paralegal to support attorneys through intake, discovery, and resolution. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, researching issues, and managing case files.

This is a full-time on-site role located in West Palm Beach, FL, with a focus on meticulous document review and deadline management. The ideal candidate will have a CP/CLA or equivalent, strong research skills, and experience with federal and Florida court procedures,

Qualifications

• Proven ability to prepare and review pleadings and motions in compliance with rules.
• Experience researching legal issues using online databases and court systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication; excellent organization and time management.

Responsibilities

• Draft and organize pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and correspondence.
• Research legal and factual issues and summarize records.
• Maintain case files, calendars, and deadlines.
• Coordinate with clients, experts, and court personnel; prepare trial notebooks and exhibits.
• Support attorneys during hearings, depositions, and trials.

Skills

Legal document preparation

Legal research

Drafting pleadings and motions

Certified paralegal designation

Federal & Florida court procedures

Communication skills

Organization & time management

Paralegal software

Paralegal degree preferred

Civil defense experience

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies/legal studies

Tools

Legal practice management software

Job description

Adams | Coogler seeks a Civil Litigation Defense Certified Paralegal to support attorneys through intake, discovery, and resolution. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, researching issues, and managing case files.

This is a full-time on-site role located in West Palm Beach, FL, with a focus on meticulous document review and deadline management. The ideal candidate will have a CP/CLA or equivalent, strong research skills, and experience with federal and Florida court procedures,